I am looking for a list of Olympian Masters and what Olympics and events they particpated in. If you have such a list or know where one is, please let me know. Individual anecdotes are OK too.
Background:
I want to write to "Splash" magazine and ask them to feature some of the people on such a list when they write about great swimmers. I'm tired of reading (and having my kids read) about so-and-so great swimmer, who got to the Olympics, did great, and now swimming is behind them (i.e. they don't swim anymore). On the "mission statement" of Splash, they give lip service to a lifelong involvement with swimming, but they never seem to come up with an example of such a person.
wiredknight
Parents
Former Member
So true lost items can destroy many of our keepsakes. In 1963 we had our basement full of our keepsakes and paperwork. We had a flood in our basement while on a 2 month trip. All of our pictures and things were destroyed including our wedding album. In 1973 we had a break in and every swimming medal and trophy along with our TV and sound system were stolen.
Now can I prove that I won these races - no. Did I have the Ross trophy that I won - no. I had the Wrigley Gold Trophy it was gone also.
So true lost items can destroy many of our keepsakes. In 1963 we had our basement full of our keepsakes and paperwork. We had a flood in our basement while on a 2 month trip. All of our pictures and things were destroyed including our wedding album. In 1973 we had a break in and every swimming medal and trophy along with our TV and sound system were stolen.
Now can I prove that I won these races - no. Did I have the Ross trophy that I won - no. I had the Wrigley Gold Trophy it was gone also.
